Investment Management Emphasis

Investments Emphasis: 9 Credit Hours

(All courses in this emphasis have BUSI 408 Corporate Finance as a prerequisite – minimum grade of “C”)

The emphasis in investments is designed to prepare students for analytical and leadership positions on both the buy and sell sides of securities markets, including: security analysis and portfolio management, capital markets, sales and trading, and personal client services (private wealth management). Historically, approximately 5-10% of undergraduate business graduates report full-time jobs involving investment management. The school has alumni in all global financial centers, most major financial corporations, many top asset management firms, as well as boutique investment firms.

*Application and permission are needed to gain access to one of the undergraduate reserved seats in an MBA course on the topic. Students should submit a resume and cover letter to the finance area chair or designate, according to instructions posted on the undergraduate business program announcement board prior to registration for the semester these courses are offered.

For students seeking to substitute study abroad or any credit earned outside of the business school, a petition to substitute an emphasis requirement must be submitted via the online request form available on the intranet. If approved, a maximum of 1 course (or 3 credit hours) may apply to an emphasis.